The offensive position deployed by the colonel of the Central Army with the sword going sideways really had an effect. The commander of the first battalion organized two platoons of assault troops, quickly ran to the root of the Great Elm Mountain on the left, and rushed forward close to the root of the mountain. At the same time, he concentrated six Czech light machine guns on both sides of the road and fired fiercely at the retreating Japanese troops, which was to continue to press the retreat of the Japanese formation, and on the other hand, to attract their attention, so as to cover the two platoons that were interspersed forward close to the mountain roots.

Nomura Shaosa, who was on the opposite side, noticed this strange move of the Shina army, but he didn't think much about it, but immediately ordered a few grenadiers to turn sideways and hit the enemy who was moving forward against the mountain roots. However, he soon discovered that the speed of the assault of this army moving forward at the foot of the mountain was very fast, and although there were constantly grenadiers beckoning to pass, most of the small* ones smashed into the cliffs of the Great Elm Mountain and exploded, but they were rarely able to inflict effective damage on the enemy running in a column below. In the blink of an eye, the assault column of as many as sixty or seventy people, the arrow at the front had been inserted parallel to the flank of their own formation, and then launched a flank attack! The rain of bullets from the two machine guns at the head was the first to pour ferociously into the formation on the flanks.

It was not until this moment that the Japanese Shao Zuo suddenly realized the cunning intention of this strange move of the Chinese people, and he hurriedly commanded the strengthening of the blockade on the right flank. However, the front of the Chinese army did not give him the slightest opportunity to adjust, and the team of no less than a hundred people relaunched a whirlwind charge. In an instant, a frontal and flank attack was formed.

The defensive formations that Nomura had deployed on both sides of the road began to waver, and they accelerated their retreat rather in embarrassment. At first, Nomura had fantasized about being able to withstand the fierce attack of the Shina people, but the cruel reality made him realize more and more desperately: if he did not quickly move back to a new defensive point to form a support, his squadron would inevitably be lost in the chaotic and disorderly resistance.

And when he found in the telescope that the behemoth Krupp Mountain Cannon slowly but firmly appeared in his field of vision again, Shaozuo's psychological defense line completely collapsed, and he hurriedly shouted hoarsely:

"Retreat! Retreat at full speed! ”

The 92 infantry guns and mortars on their side, after being forced to withdraw from the battle in the first round by the rout of the Mongolian army, were interfered with by those trucks, and they have not yet found a chance to re-establish their positions, and the heavy artillery of the Chinese people has to roar again. This battle can't be fought again!

The embarrassment of the Japanese army was clearly seen by Qin Zhongxiao on the opposite side - it was this situation that he wanted. At present, there are only more than 300 people in the battalion at the forefront, and the number of Japanese puppet troops on the opposite side is not less than that of their own side. He had no intention or ability to swallow the enemy on the opposite side in one bite, and he didn't even want to engage with the enemy for too long. He only wants that mountain pass, the mountain pass that determines the fate of the 391st regiment today!

"Tuanza, Krupp has pushed it up, and our company commander asks for instructions on whether to fight?"

Panting and running up to report was a soldier from the machine gun company.

"How is your company commander's injury?"

"He's fine, just say his head is buzzing and his eyes are full of stars."

"Okay, let's get two shots. Remember, just two shots, to save shells. Just blast the little devils of Dog Day away! Qin Zhongxiao waved his hand and gave instructions.

As soon as the soldiers of the machine gun company ran away, Qin Zhongxiao immediately asked the commander of a battalion beside him to give an order: stop advancing and shoot in place. Avoid artillery fire that injures one's own people who are too close to the enemy position.

The commander of the machine gun company, who received the order at the back of the first battalion, endured the unspeakable discomfort in his body and ordered his subordinates to aim at the target in front. Standing on a cart carrying the shell boxes, he watched with a telescope and ordered the first shot at the Japanese infantry, and when the shelling was chaotic, the second shot was fired at the truck behind the infantry.

Rumble! Rumble!

Two shells were discharged, one after the other. The first cannon was accurately exploded in the formation of the Japanese infantry, and there were four or five Japanese soldiers flying into the air. However, the second shot failed to hit the truck, and instead swept over the roof of one of the trucks, blowing a crater in the road behind.

The colonel of the Central Army witnessed this bombardment by his own artillery. The psychological deterrence formed by the Japanese was also enormous, and their retreating movements became more and more chaotic and impatient, and even the most front-line soldiers had a much weaker willingness and strength to block the attack. The 1st Battalion of the 391st Regiment began to fight steadily, neither too close but also maintained a posture of not being pulled away, squeezing the enemy troops on the opposite side and retreating sharply. In this way, they almost drove their opponents backwards.

Nomura ordered the four trucks to go at full speed and get out of the range of the Chinese army's artillery fire as soon as possible. These trucks belonged to the Hagiwara Brigade's automatic convoy of military stations, and they were deployed to Toyoden in order to maintain rapid maneuvers between Bunjo, Little Elm Mountain, and Toyoden. It is reported that Wing Commander Otsuka had been personally admonished by the brigade commander, Major General, and told them to ensure the safety of the truck.

The truck drove away at full speed, and Nomura also commanded his men and horses to retreat in the direction of the county seat like a tide, and immediately reported the current battle situation to Wing Commander Osa.

Kosuke Otsuka had just received instructions from the brigade commander from Bunjo, but unexpectedly, the battle outside the castle had suddenly slipped to such an unbearable point. The enraged Wing Captain once again came to the head of the North City, ready to welcome the return of his defeated generals. At this moment, a 92 infantry cannon and six Type 97 mortars have been erected at the head of Fengdian Beicheng. Kosuke Otsuka's curiosity at this time even suppressed his annoyance - he really wondered what kind of sacredness was it that had defeated one of Nomura Shaosa's squadrons!

Come on, if you have the guts, come along! Wing Captain Da Zuo muttered fiercely in his heart. His eyes cast on the open field outside the city, and his mind imagined what kind of slaughter would happen to the arrogant Chinese army when the cannonballs poured down from the city's head.

Finally, there was a rout at the far end of the road, and of course it was the cavalry of the Mongolian army "taking the lead". They rode on horseback and galloped all the way. Watching them gallop without looking back, Kosuke Otsuka couldn't help but feel angry again: this group of Mongolian cavalry has almost become the synonym of deserters! It seems that it is necessary to punish the officers, including their regimental commanders, severely: for their current behavior of fleeing for their lives without regard for the safety of the imperial army, they should have the heads of the leaders cut off!

Soon, four trucks appeared one after another, and Otsuka ordered the northern gate to be opened and the Mongol rout and trucks entered the city as soon as possible, so as to clear the retreat route of Nomura Shaosa. He still has no intention of punishing the cavalry commander Du Dongqiang and other officers, and his attention is all on the road outside the city. After a long time, Nomura's team finally appeared in that direction.

When the Japanese retreated to the mountain pass next to the road, the colonel's heart beat instantly began to increase, lest the other side suddenly stop in that area and set up a defensive line - thank God, the Japanese did not pay attention at all, and continued their tidal retreat, passing the mountain pass in a puff of smoke.

At this time, there was no longer waiting for the regimental lord to give the order, and the commander of the first battalion personally led people to rush to the edge of the mountain pass, they stopped the pursuit, and began to arrange a cordon in the direction of Fengdian, and the joy was already on the faces of every officer and soldier. This mountain pass is of course very familiar to the officers and soldiers of the first battalion of the 391st Regiment, and they not only thought that they had beautifully ambushed the cavalry of the puppet Mongolian army here, but also understood that once they entered the mountain pass, they could return to their old nest from the mountain path of the Great Elm Mountain!

Qin Zhongxiao was in a good mood, so he stood in the middle of the highway with a big thorn, watching the Japanese army team that was gradually moving away; In his binoculars, the Japanese also had a visibly relieved look on their faces, perhaps wondering why the fierce enemy force had suddenly stopped the pursuit. But no matter what, this fierce encounter is finally over.

"Inform the cannon company and the chief of staff of them, follow up at full speed!"

When the colonel of the Central Army gave this order, he was already full of smiles. On a whim, I gambled and took the road back, but in the end I won the gamble without danger. If, after the arms were taken and left the Tomb, they had entered the mountain from the northern foot of the Great Elm Mountain as originally planned, then they would still be trudging on the distant mountain road by now, and it would have taken almost a day longer than now.

The men of the machine gun company came in a steady stream, and they continued to merge into the mountain pass, and they were equally excited to return with a full load, regardless of the fatigue of the day and night's journey. When the chief of staff, Zhang Hong, led the second battalion of the broken rear to run up in a hurry, Qin Zhongxiao laughed and saluted his chief of staff.

Zhang Hong's vigilance was still very strong, he ignored the jokes of the group, and directly picked up the binoculars and observed the road in front of him, where the shadow of the Japanese puppet army had disappeared at this time. Zhang Hong, who put down the telescope for a long time, said to Qin Zhongxiao with palpitations: "Tuanzuo, your gambling has succeeded." ”

The colonel of the Central Army nodded, but he did not want to continue to listen to what the chief of staff taught him about his adventures. Zhang Hong is good at everything, but he is too cautious. He didn't look in the direction of Fengdian, but turned his gaze to the west side of the road, a few miles away, the cliffs and beams of Little Elm Mountain, and the road under their feet was actually built between two parallel mountains.

"Chief of Staff, what do you say the Japanese are doing in this small elm mountain opposite?"

Zhang Hong was quite surprised by this sudden change of topic, and was speechless for a while. Qin Zhongxiao then began to talk to himself:

"Major Wang of Shanxi Station has repeatedly urged us to go into the mountains to attack, and if we delay any longer, I am afraid that the military commanders will be unhappy."

Zhang Hong finally spoke: "Then organize a few groups first, disguise yourself as ordinary people, find other mountain passes, and touch them to have a look." ”

Qin Zhongxiao looked at Little Elm Mountain's gaze and suddenly turned to the chief of staff: "Which day will it start?" In my opinion, it's better to choose a day than to hit the sun, while we have just captured a large number of heavy guys, who are on the rise, and they are wearing civilian clothes, it is better to organize a few groups of people now and start acting! ”

Zhang Hong was startled and blurted out:

"Danza, are you crazy?!"